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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-10-18city council minutes513 Bills for end - September It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Counoilman Vassar, that the warrants for claims and payrolls be approved as per list and filed in the City Clark's Office. Such warrants being in the totals as follows: Warrant Numbers 835 thra 879, General Fund: -- ---- ---- ---------- ---- -------- $ 5,845.15 Warrant Numbers 390 thra 412, Water & Sewer Fund: Water ------------ - - - - -- 1,].43.81 Water, Capital ---- - - - - -- 1,591.30 Water, Capital Imp. - - -- 51.90 Treatment Plant -- - - ---- 1,054.73 Water, General Office - -- 203.62 Warrant Numbers 847 thru 891, Special Funds: Fire ------------ --- - -- 210.81 Cemetery ---- ----_— ___ 128.77 Street ----------- - - - - -- 569.39 Sanitation ------- - - - --- 57.55 Sanitation, Contract - - -- 5,626.26 Amory ----------------- 120.00 Irrigation ---- - - - - -- 348.47 L.1 D. #56, Reg. Warrants 3,768.00 L.LD. #57 -- ---- -__- °- 44.00 L.I.D. #57, Reg. Warrants 14o.0o Warrant Numbers 1397 thru 1465 except 1398 (void), 1399, 1400 11101, 1402 1403 and 1404, General Fund Payroll, Sept. -- 20,528.81 Warrant Numbers 1466 thru 1522 inc. 1319, 1402, 1403, 1404, Special Fond Payroll, September ------------------- - - - - -- 14,895.07 Warrant Numbers 1523 thru 1547 inc. 1400 and 1401, Water & Sewer Fund 6 ,576.21 Payroll, September ------ ------- — ------- — _ $62,903.85 A vote was taken and the motion unanimously carried. There being no further business to come before the Council; it was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Davenport, that the meeting recess to 8:G0 P.M. on October 18, 1965. A vote was taken and the motion carried. The meeting recessed at 9:15 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 18, 1965 8100 P.M. The Council met pursuant to recess and acknowledgment of notice in the following form: Wa the undersigned Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, do hereb; acknowledge notice of a Recessed Meeting of the said City Council to be held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall in the City of Caldwell, Idaho, at the hour of 8:00 P.M., on the 18th day of October, 1965, for the transaction of all business in connection with the following object: New and unfinished business. Witness our signatures this 18th day of October, 1965. Mayor N. E. "Coley" Smith presiding. / Upon Roll Call, the following Councilmen answered present: E. L. Vassar, Max Luby, James W, "Bill' Keys, Charles W. Carpenter and C. A. Davenport. Surplus Generator for Civil Defense The first order of business brought before the Council by the Mayor was the matter of a surplus generator to be installed at the Police Station to bring the City's Civil Defense program up to a proper emergency level, as the one which now serves the City Hall no longer suffices. He stated the new price on the Hercules Doisel generator was 83305, but that it could now be bought for $75.00; however, a separate building would have to be built to house it and the fuel which would amount to around $750 to $1000 total cost. After some discussion the matter was tabled. 514 Application for Idaho Liquor Catering Permit approved An application for an Idaho Liquor Catering Permit from Talbot Farms, dba Talbot Bawling Lanes at 506 Avan Street for the use of their License # 5 on the 18th day of December between the hours of 7300 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. at McGarvin's Smorquet's in catering for the Bank of Idaho as sponsors, was presented for the consideration of the Council. The application was accompanied by a receipt from the Clerk for the required fee of $20.00, and was approved by the Chief of Police. It was moved by Councilman Carpenter, seconded by Councilman Davenport that the application for an Idaho Liquor Catering Permit be approved and that the Permit be issued. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Bill No. 16 - Ordinance No. 1053 Councilman Martin introduced Bill No. 16, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 -1 -3 of CHAFFER 1 OF TITLE BI OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, BY REDEFINING THE WORD "BILLBOARD" AS PRESENTLY DEFINED IN SAID SECTION. which was read for the first time and the Council proceeded to consideration of Bill No. 16. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Keys, that the rules requiring the reading of a Bill on three separate days be suspended and that Bill No. 16 be read the second time by title and the third time in full, section by section. The Mayor directed the Clerk to call the roll on the above motion with the following result: Those voting in the affirmative weres Vassar, Luby, Keys, Martin, Carpenter and Davenport. Negative votes, none. Absent and not voting: none. The Mayor declared the motion had passed by the necessary three - fourths majority and directed the Clerk to read Bill No. 16 the second time by title and the third time in full, section by section. The Clerk read the bill as directed. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Keys, that Bill No. 16 pass. The Mayor directed the Clerk to call the roll on the above motion which resulted as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were: Luby, Carpenter, Keys, Martin and Davenport. Negative votee3 none. Absent and not votings none. Passing and not voting: Vassar, Thereupon, the Mayor declared Bill No. 16 had passed and the Mayor in open session of the Council duly signed and approved the Bill and the Clerk duly signed and attested the same which became Ordinance No. 1053. The Mayor directed the Clerk to make proper entry of the same and to cause Ordinance No. 1053 to he published in the News - Tribune, the official newspaper of the City of Caldwell, Idaho. Annexation of Property - re: Pioneer Irrigation District City Attorney Gigray informed the Council that the Pioneer Irrigation District had contacted him regarding the annexation of the property they had acquired outside the City of Caldwell. This property is 4i acres of ground where their present buildings are located and is just across the street from property which is now in the city limits. Formal application on this will be made at the next council meeting he stated. Fence built by Kenneth Wolfe The Mayor stated Mr. Kenneth Wolfe had failed to comply with the City Building Code regarding a fence he had built. He had been informed of this nonconformity at different times but so far had disregarder it, The Mayor then asked the City Attorney to investigate and advise the Council as to what action can be taken in this matter. Garbage Trial - Baysinger City Attorney Wm. 0igray announced that the Mr. Jim Baysinger's trial regarding refusal to use and pay for the city's sanitation service had been set for October 19th but that due to the fact that Mr, Baysinger was out of town, it had been re- scheduled for October 26th. Unattended Coin Operated Gas Stations Mayor Smith again brought up the matter of unattended coin operated Gas Stations and pointed out that the only thing in the City Code which provides for any control whatsoever over these stations is the following in the Fire Prevention Code: "d. Automatic Dispensing Unite. The installation and use of unatten coin operated dispensing devises for Class I inflammable liquids is prohibited." He felt this wan not adequ control and stated some of the other cities in the state are passing tougher ordinances covering this matter. He then read the following regulation of gasoline dispensing units that is the law in the State of Oregon: REGULATION OF GASOLINE DISPENSII 0 460.310 DEFINITATION OF "CLASS 1 FLAMMAELE LIQUIDS." As used in ORS 1380.320 to 1380.3130, "Class 1 flammable liquids" means liquids with a flash point below 25 degrees Farenheit, 515 closed cup tester. 480.320 USE OF COIN -OPERATED, SELF - SERVICE OR AUTOMATIC SHUT -OFF GASOLINE PUMPS DECLARED HAZARDOUS. The installation and use of coin - operated dispensing devices for Class 1 Flammable liquids, the use of any device which permits the dispensing of Class 1 flammable liquids when the hand of the operator of the discharge nozzle is removed from the control lever, and the dispensing of Class 1 flammable liquids by self - service, are declared haaardous. 480.330 OPERATION OF GASOLINE DISPENSING DEVICE BY PUBLIC PROHIBITED. No owner, operator or employee of any filling station, service station, garage or other dispensary where Class 1 flammable liquids are dispensed at retail, shall permit any person other than the owner, operator or employee to use or manipulate any pump, hose, pipe or other device for dis- pensing such liquids into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle or other retail container. 480.340 COIN -OPERATED, SELF - SERVICE OR AUTOMATIC SHUT -OFF GASOLINE PUMPS PROHIBITED. No owner, operator or employee of any filling station, service station, garage or other dispensary where.Clasa I inflammable liqutde are dispensed at retail, shall install or use, or permit the use of, any coin - operated dispensing device for such liquids, or any device which permits the dispensing of such liquids when the hand of the operator of the discharge nozzle is removed from the control lever, or any self- service dispensing device. 480.350 to 480.400 (Reserved for expansion) The Mayor then pointed out that this law which was passed by the State of Oregon would not allow the use of the automatic dispensing devises that our service stations are now using and which, incidentally do not pass fire underwriters. The Mayor suggested the Council consider an ordinance covering this situati After some discussion the matter was tabled. Letter regarding liability claim - Sterling Johnson The following letter was read by the Mayors The Travelers Insurance Company Boise Service Office 430 First Security Bank Building Boise, Idaho 83702 October 15, 1965 Mr. S. E. Johnson 510 Sixth Street P arms, Idaho Re: File No. Pending City of Caldwell re: Sterling Johnson Public Liability D /A: 9 -30 -65 Dear Mr. Johnson: We have thoroughly investigated your claim against the City of Caldwell, Idaho, and we do not feel that there is any responsibility on the part of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, for the damage to your vehicle. It does not appear the City of Caldwell, Idaho, had prior notice concerning the defective manhole cover or that they should have had such notice. For the above reason, we do not feel that we can honor your claim against the City of Caldwell, Idaho. Very truly yours, /a/ Keith Wahlquist Keith Wahlquiat Adjuster KW/bl cc: City of Caldwell W. Max Lewellen Agency Line Adjuster Love Monthly Report of Police Department A report from the Police Department of activities for the month of September, 1965 was read and ordered placed on file. False Arrest Insurance The Mayor stated he would like to discuss a matter that came up at the Annual Director's Meeting of the Idaho Municipal League regarding false arrest insurance. He said at the present time the city is paying $18.50 per police officer to Lloyd's of London on our regular force but that we are carrying nothing on oar auxiliary policemen. He further stated that what the Idaho Municipal League is trying to do is cover all the officers through our central insurance office with the hopes of getting all police enforcement officers in the state in the program, which will reduce the cost from $18.50 to somewhere around $14.50 if the program is successful. At first, until a volume is reached, there will be about a $1.00 per head added for processing but as it gets over 200 or 250 officers this amount should come down and result in a sub- stantial saving. In addition to that, we will be able to write the auxiliary officers for $4.00 each. The actual low rate when the number reaches somewhere near 500 will be $13.50. After some discussion 516 a motion was made by Councilman Vassar, seconded by Councilman Martin authorizing the Mayor to commit the City to join with the Idaho Municipal League in a false arrest insurance coverage for the city policemen, including the auxiliary policemen. A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. Golf Course Ground Rules The Mayor brought up the matter of the fivesome play on the golf courses which had previously been stopped, and read the following letter from the Board of Control of the Golf Association: Caldwell, Idaho October 16, 1965 The Honorable Coley Smith Mayor Caldwell, Idaho SUBJECT: Golf Course Ground Rules A special meeting was held by the Board of Control on October 15, 1965. After much discussion, it was decided to recommend that permission be granted to play fivesomea on both Caldwell golf courses from September 15 to February I each year. Under no consideration would more than fivesomes be permitted to play at either course during regular play. We feel with the fall -off of play after September 15, along with good golf courtesy, the foursome rule only could be relaxed for above mentioned period. /s/ James M. Lyke James M. Lyke Chairman Board of Control The Mayor stated this letter was being read for information and not official action and asked if there was any objection. There being none, he continued with further business. Application for Beer License An application for a new beer license from Claude N. and Mary K. Boyle replacing the license issued to Waldorf Cigar Store on the 8th day of December, 196h in the name of Ernest J. Jensen, was pre - aented for consideration to the Council. The application had been approved by the Chief of Police and was accompanied by a receipt for the required fee. It was moved by Councilman Vassar, seconded by Councilman Davenport that the application be approved as presented and that the license be issued. A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. Sanitation Department Report The report for activities of the City Sanitation tapartment for the month of August was pre- sented, considered by the Council and ordered placed on file. Contract for Golf Pro The following letter from the Golf Board of Control was read: Caldwell, Idaho September 27, 1965 Mayor Coley Smith City Hall Caldwell, Idaho 83605 SUBJECT: Renewal of Ken Haines Contract Dear Sir: The Hoard of Control met on September 21, at a special meeting to review a request of Golf Pro Kenneth Haines to renew his contract for a three -year period. . The matter was discussed by the Board and it was decided a three-year period was too long. However, they are in favor of, if it meets with the City's approval, recommending him for a two -year contract as we feel he has done a fine ,job this year. /s/ James M. Lyke James M. Lyke, Chairman Board of Control Councilman Davenport in further explaining the action of the Board stated they all felt that Ken had done a real good job at both the courses this year, although there had been soma complaints stating he had neglected the Fairview Course. Mr. Haines has now hired a young fellow who was Assistant Pro at Broadmore Course in Nampa to assist him next year, so he feels this situation will be taken care of. Mr. Haines, in asking for a three year contract, stated he was desirous of buying a home here and would like the security of a longer contract, but the Board decided on a two year contract even though they 517 were confident it would be renewed at the end of that period. A motion was made by Councilman Davenport, seconded by Councilman Martin that a two year contract with Ken Haines, Golf Pro, as recommended by the Golf Board of Control be granted. A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. The Mayor then stated that at the end of two years, this contract would be considered again, not making it a standard two year sort of thing. Well at Purple Sage Golf Course The Mayor stated he had discussed the matter of a well for irrigation purposes at Purple Sage Golf Course with City Engineer Melvin Lewis and members of the Golf Board of Control. They all felt that in order to avoid losing some of the greens, it will be necessary to drill a well for supplemental irrigatic in the early spring and late fall when water from the regular source is not available. The Mayor read the following letter Caldwell, Idaho October 14, 1965 The Honorable Coley Smith Mayor Caldwell, Idaho SUBJECT: Well at Purple Sage Golf Course The Men's Golf Association hasinformed me that they are willing to underwrite the cost of drilling a well on the Purple Sage Golf Course. They have members willing to sign, endorsing the notes up to $3 They would like assurances from you or the Council that you are assuming responsibility of payment. Also, they would like to have just one bid submitted and Ingle Weeks has secured this bid, the drilling to start as soon as possible. /a/ James M. Lyke James M. Lyke Chairman Board of Control Mayor Smith stated he understood the bid mentioned in the above letter was from B & M Equipment Co., and comes to approximately $2800 including the pump. They anticipate getting water within 90 to 100 feet but if they do not, the cost could run higher. Councilman Vassar stated he thought there should be a limit set on the amount. Councilman Davenport stated the Board of Control is planning on securing notes from various members of the Golf Association up to $5,000. He also stated that the Board of Control and the Golf Association didn't really expect to get drinkable water from this well, and if that didn't happen, they would like to have included in the total cost an amount of perhaps $500 or $600 to pipe the water from the existing well at the club house to three or four tees that are nearest the well. Councilman Davenport informed the Council that the Board of Control was concerned with the super- vision of the drilling of the well and had asked that the City Engineering department handle this phase if possible, to which the City Engineer agreed. A motion was made by Councilman Davenport, seconded by Councilman Carpenter that the Council make a commitment to the Caldwell Golf Association to assume responsibility of payment up to $5,000 for the cost of drilling a well on the Purple Sage Golf Course - - repayment time being up to five years. A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. Ambulance Service The Mayor announced that the County Commissioners are calling a meeting with the Mayors of Nampa and Caldwell to again consider the ambulance situation in these cities and Canyon County. Mr. Selby, who is now operating an ambulance service in this territory,has asked for a subsidy from the cities and county in order to remain in business. Mayor Smith stated that there had been a great deal of pressure from the local Doctors who want our Fire Department to handle the ambulance service in this community. This plan has been carried out very satisfactorily in some communities, and due to the fact that the firemen are already trained in first aid, the Doctors felt it would work out well in this community. Councilman Vassar stated he did not feel that this was a city responsibility but rather a community obligation and more specifically of the hospital, doctors and undertakers. After some further discussion, the matter was tabled for future consideration. mil Bids on Van Track for Engineering Department The following bids for a van type truck for the engineering department were read by City Engineer Melvin Lewiez Garber Motor C Total Price 8 2,478.00 Trade -In 384.00 ro Delivery time required after award - 30 days Burns Chevrolet Company Total Price $ 2,506.00 Trade -In 411.00 2,09 .00 Delivery time required after award - 30 days It was moved by Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilman Vassar that the low bid of Garber Motor Company in the amount of $ 2,094.00 be accepted. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously carried. Easement - George L. and Alma G. Vogt An Easement signed by George L. Vogt and Alma G. Vogt in favor of the City of Caldwell and covering property in Section 33, Twp. 4 N., Range 3 WBM was presented by City Engineer Melvin Lewis. He stated it was in order and recommended the Council approve it and instruct the City Clerk to have it records It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Carpenter that the Easement be accepted and duly recorded. A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. Intent to form LID #58 City Engineer Melvin Lewis informed the Council that title searches and easements are being secure in connection with the new sewer district which is being formed in the southwest part of town, and re- commended preliminary proceedings be instigated. Councilman Martin moved, and Councilman Carpenter seconded that the Council authorise the City Attorney to prepare Notice of Intent to Form LID # 58. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously carried. Right -of -ways Mayor Smith stated that Mr. Lewis Griffith had been in his office making inquiry regarding street right -of -ways in connection with properties near Linden Street and Cleveland Blvd., and that he had in- structed the City Engineer to prepare a map showing the properties affected, Mr. Lewis presented the map an explained ownerships and vacations of platted streets on properties which have been considered for a possible well site for an additional domestic well for the City. He stated there is now a 10" water line from Linden to Florida on Cleveland Blvd. and that any future well site should be tied into that line. He also stated that the Health Department requirements are that a well should be at least 100 feet from the Wilson Drain Ditch in that area. Mayor Smith explained that the desire of the City is to vacate a platted street in exchange for a well site if possible. The Mayor stated that with the approval of the Council, be and Mel would investigate this further and report back to the Council. Application for Pool & Card License approved An application for a new Pool & Card License for Claude N. or Mary K. Boyle, dba Waldorf Cigar Stm at 121 30. 7th, with a receipt from the City Clerk for the $15.00 fee and approval by the Chief of Police, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Davenport, seconded by Councilman Martin that the application be approve and the license issued. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously carried. Apnlication for Bartender Permits Applications for Bartender Permits from Malcolm Spence, Jacquelyn B. Howard, Carol Sue Droen and Suzanne R. Seavey were presented for the consideration of the Council with each application having been approved by the Chief of Police and each being accompanied by a receipt from the Clerk for the required fee. It was moved by Councilman Vassar, seconded by Councilman Davenport that the applications be approved and the Permits issued. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously carried. Bills for Mid -October It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Vassar, that the warrants for claims be approved as per list and filed in the City Clark's office. Such warrants being the totals as follows: Warrant Numbere 880 thru 928, General Fund-------------------------- - - - - -- $ 2 Warrant Umbers 413 thru h28, Water & Sewer Fund: Water ----------- - --- -- 702.63 Water, Capital--- - - - - -- 75.52 Water, Capital Imp. - - -- 130.00 519 Treatment Plant - - - -- $ 919.41 Water, Gen. Office -- 67.90 Warrant Numbers 892 thru 935, Special Fundes Fire --------- - - - - -- 68.50 Cemetery------ - - - - -- 161.38 Street-------- - - - - -- 5,587.54 Sanitation---- - - - - -- 13.00 Armory---- ---- -- - - -- 9.23 Irrigation---- - - - - -- 103.73 L.I.D. #57---- - - - - -- 6.29 EL.I.D. #57,Reg Warrants 45.00 $ 10,17 .0 A vote was taken and the motion unanimously carried. There being no further business to come before the Council; it was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Keys, that the meeting adjourn. A vote was taken and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. I ' Deputy City Qlerx COUNCIL CHAMBERS NovENBER 1, 1965 8:00 P. M. The regular monthly meeting of the City Council met in the Council Chambers of the City Hall with Mayor N. E. °Coley" Smith presiding. Upon Roll Call, the following Councilmen answered present: E. L. Vassar, James W. "Bill" Keys, V. Jay Martin, and C. A. Davenport. Absents Max Luby and Charles W. Carpenter. Request for placing stickers on parking meters - approved Mr. J. B. Holden, representing the Caldwell Association of Insurance Agents, was recognised as the first order of business. Nr. Holden presented a sample sticker which had come to the attention of their Association from Salt Lake City, Utah, sdsere they had been placed on parking meters in a campaign to reduce scoewhat the traffic nuisance that had been presented to children by cars being left with keys in these and in the short time it had been in existence, Mr. Holden stated that the theft of automobiles had been reduced approximatell 13 %. He said that he knew the pilferage of automobiles was quite a problem and that anything they could do to encourage the public to be a little bit aware of the attractiveness they set up by the reason of leaving their automobiles with the keys in them was a worthwhile project. The advertisement was in quite small lettering and he said the stickers would be placed on the parking meters next to the coin inserts in co- operation with the Police Department and they would purchase the stickers with the approval of the City Council to proceed. In answer to the question, Chief of Police Charles Astleford stated that this was the time of year, during the Holiday season, when they did have quite a few oars pilfered and if people would lock their cars, it would help. He said that he had put two of the stickers on parking meters at Penny Wise Drug to see what they would look like and they really stood out, particulary the words "Lock Your Car" - "Take Your Keys" and he thought it would be a very good idea. Mayor Smith informed the Council that he had suggested this come before them because it was a departure from the proceedure of having no advertising on parking meters but that he thought there was a lot of merit in it with there being the consideration that there might be some objection to the advertising. In answer to the question by Councilman Keys, Mr. Holden stated that the stickers might need to be replaced once or twice a year but that they would try to keep them up to date and presentable. After some discussion; it was moved by Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilman Davenport that the Caldwell Association of Insurance Agenst be authorised to place the stickers on city parking meters. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Rill No. 17 - Ordinance No. 1054 Councilman Keys introduced Bill No. 17 entitled: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING FROM THE "AB" RESIDENCE ZONE TO THE "CD" COMRCIAL ZONE BLOCKS 41, 42, 44, 45 AND 46